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Swiss deep tech startup Delvitech has closed a $40 million Series B funding round to accelerate its global expansion in AI-driven electronics inspection technology.
The round was led by EGS Beteiligungen (EGSB), the investment arm of the Ernst Göhner Foundation, alongside CREADD Ventures and several European private investors.
The Mendrisio-based company, founded by Roberto Gatti in 2018, develops AI-native Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems that combine Swiss-engineered hardware with self-learning neural networks.
The technology is designed to identify defects across complex materials, from transparent glues to micro-pitch connectors, serving industries including automotive, telecommunications, defense, IoT, and industrial automation.
Aggressive expansion into Asian markets
With the new capital, Delvitech is entering its next growth phase with a major focus on India, where it plans to establish a manufacturing facility by 2026.
The company aims to reach a production capacity of over 200 machines per month by 2030, positioning itself as a key player in the global electronics ecosystem.
The company, which already operates subsidiaries in India, the USA, Germany, and Italy, is on track for 400% sales growth by the end of 2025.
Earlier this year, Delvitech received recognition from the Swiss Economic Forum's SEF.Growth High-Potential Label, validating its strong business fundamentals and innovation-driven model.
Autonomous learning sets technology apart
Unlike conventional inspection systems that require extensive manual programming, Delvitech's solution learns autonomously from production data, minimizing downtime and improving detection accuracy while reducing operating costs.
The company's proprietary HORUS optical heads are setting new benchmarks in speed and resolution, with the HORUS XP capturing images in just 60 milliseconds and the HORUS HD achieving an ultra-fine 3-micron resolution for microelectronics applications.
"Investors and customers have recognised that Delvitech represents a unique opportunity," said Roberto Gatti, founder and CEO of Delvitech. "A highly specialised industrial deep tech company with solid foundations, a global vision, and proprietary, scalable technology."
Rooted in Swiss research excellence, Delvitech collaborates with IDSIA, SUPSI, and HEIG-VD, three leading institutions in artificial intelligence and applied sciences, to strengthen its technological foundation and contribute to the regional innovation ecosystem.
Investor backing signals confidence in deep tech
Christian Pfab, member of the executive committee of EGSB, expressed confidence in the company's trajectory: "Our commitment to Delvitech reflects our strong belief in the company's innovation leadership in AI-driven optical inspection and its international growth potential."
Paolo Orsatti, managing partner of Creadd Ventures and TiVentures, added: "As an investor in Delvitech since 2018, we are very pleased with its strong development and remain fully committed to supporting this outstanding company."
At Productronica Munich 2025, Delvitech will unveil its next generation of self-training and predictive AOI systems, including patent-pending predictive software that not only detects defects but also prevents them.
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